What is a display font? And what is the best place to use a display typeface? Discover the answers to those questions and more in this video. ► Download unlimited display fonts with Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/fonts/display?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_m5tvn-GWgPs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description

Watch this video to discover a display font definition, understand the typeface history of display fonts, and get some essential tips and great display font examples from the Envato Elements library.

Display fonts are designed to be used at large scale to convey a specific feeling. We see them in custom logos and beautifully laid-out editorial stories. The best display fonts can create an atmosphere in an instant and are great elements to include in your design.

In this video, you'll learn about display fonts and their part in typeface history, and how they came to be popular. You'll also see a few great examples from the Envato Elements library.

Download the Fonts Mentioned in the Video:

• Addington: https://elements.envato.com/addington-cf-beautiful-serif-font-family-R3FXLA?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_m5tvn-GWgPs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description
• Advander: https://elements.envato.com/advander-display-MW76TPM?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_m5tvn-GWgPs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description
• Rushway: https://elements.envato.com/rushway-handwriting-display-font-FLKCNE?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_m5tvn-GWgPs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description
• Kenjo: https://elements.envato.com/kenjo-font-omega-sans-family-VYB2TV?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_m5tvn-GWgPs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description
• Lawless: https://elements.envato.com/lawless-font-AWP4P4?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_m5tvn-GWgPs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description
• Brewski: https://elements.envato.com/the-brewski-textured-typeface-K5CJYK?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_m5tvn-GWgPs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description
• Hardora: https://elements.envato.com/hardora-slab-serif-display-typeface-S8UVMCH?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_m5tvn-GWgPs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description
• RNS Obesa Fat: https://elements.envato.com/rns-obesa-fat-2DECKK?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_m5tvn-GWgPs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description
• Neretto Sans: https://elements.envato.com/neretto-sans-QM7W8W?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_m5tvn-GWgPs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description
• Circus Freak: https://elements.envato.com/circus-freak-font-MCNAHQ?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_m5tvn-GWgPs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description
• Timber Hitch: https://elements.envato.com/timber-hitch-font-bonus-nature-elements-WM692H?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_m5tvn-GWgPs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description
• Oatmeal Jack: https://elements.envato.com/oatmeal-jack-954KLM?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_m5tvn-GWgPs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description
• Dirty Brush: https://elements.envato.com/dirty-brush-QNEWFMH?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_m5tvn-GWgPs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description
• Carllosta: https://elements.envato.com/carllosta-layered-font-extras-KJ5RZ8?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_m5tvn-GWgPs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description
• Melvca: https://elements.envato.com/melvca-CCDYZ38?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_m5tvn-GWgPs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description
• Fonseca: https://elements.envato.com/fonseca-art-deco-font-family-pack-LM7FQS8?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_m5tvn-GWgPs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description

Key Lessons:

00:28 What is a Display Font?
00:54 Text vs. Display
01:25 Display Font History
01:29 Display Font Categories
03:30 Tips for Using Display Fonts

Find links to more fonts and read more on A Brief History of Display Fonts and find other resources used in this video on Envato Tuts+: https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/a-brief-history-of-display-fonts--cms-33518?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_m5tvn-GWgPs&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description

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